is it ok to palpate after ovy? i would like to know how many follicles she has.
03-06-2012, 08:19 PM
Annarose15
Re: post-ovy palpating?
I'm a little rusty on my vocabulary, but I believe they are ova after ovulation, not follicles any more. Aside from that, I'm afraid I can't halp because I don't palpate. I'm know plenty of people do it successfully, but since it isn't going to improve the outcome of the breeding in any way, I prefer not to poke and prod my snakes' bellies to satisfy my own curiosity.
03-06-2012, 08:22 PM
RichsBallPythons
Why would you palpate after she ovulates. Just wait the 30+ days for the eggs to be laid. Chances of even getting a good number once ovulation occurs is slim.
03-07-2012, 02:54 AM
ImBooBy
the eggs will be too large and squeeshy by then to feel. you also then run the risk of injuring the eggs or your female. Just wait